Election results

Text of measure

The language that appeared on the ballot:

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Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to prohibit by July 1, 1978, and thereafter, the number of full-time salaried state employees, excluding officers elected by popular vote and persons appointed to fill such offices, from exceeding one percent of the official estimate of the state population for the preceding year; and prohibit the number of part-time state employees from exceeding ten percent of the full-time employees; but the governor, with the approval of three members of the cabinet, may be authorized by law to approve additional positions to meet emergencies for the duration of the emergency.[2][3]

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Constitutional changes

ARTICLE II
GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 8. State Employees. By July 1, 1978, and thereafter, the number of full-time salaried state employees, excluding officers elected by popular vote and persons appointed to fill such offices, shall not exceed one percent of the official estimate of the state population for the preceding year; and the number of part-time state employees shall not exceed ten percent of the full-time employees; but the governor, with the approval of three members of the cabinet, may be authorized by law to approve additional positions to meet emergencies for the duration of the emergency.[2]